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San Francisco Giants Pitcher Voluntarily Gives Back $500K of His Salary

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:54:19 +0000

After years of steroids allegations, it’s nice to hear about a baseball player who doesn’t cheat.

2013 NBA Playoffs Recap — Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat Advance to Conference Finals

Joe Student — Thu, 16 May 2013 05:30:12 +0000

The Memphis Grizzlies advanced to the finals of the Western Conference, and the Miami Heat moved on to the finals of the Eastern Conference. Here's a recap of Wednesday night's action in the NBA:

Memphis Grizzlies 88, Oklahoma City Thunder 84
Zach Randolph had 28 points and 14 rebounds and Mike Conley scored 13 points and dished out 11 assists, as the Memphis Grizzlies upset the Oklahoma City Thunder, 88-84, in Oklahoma City on Wednesday night to win their NBA playoff series in five games

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Guy Bails on Bike Going 230 MPH, Rolls For About a Week, Only Breaks His Foot

Wes Glinsmann — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:00:18 +0000

Riding a motorcycle at 200+ miles per hour with just a helmet and some thin racing gear as the only things between you and possible death is pretty impressive. It’s even impressive when you fall off the bike and escape with nothing more than a broken foot and an insane case of road rash.

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2013 NHL Playoffs — Conference Semifinals Preview

Joe Student — Tue, 14 May 2013 22:36:42 +0000

With an exciting first round of the 2013 NHL playoffs now complete, eight remaining teams will continue their quest for the Stanley Cup in the conference semifinals beginning this week. Here's a preview of the four NHL playoff series ready to get underway:

All series are best-of-seven

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Dr. Joyce Brothers Dies at Age 85

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:05:43 +0000

Dr. Joyce Brothers, the psychologist whose career included a syndicated column, books, stints on television and in film, has died.

She was 85.

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2013 NBA Playoffs — Conference Semifinals Preview

Joe Student — Sun, 05 May 2013 17:00:00 +0000

Eight teams are still alive in the chase for the NBA title. Five of the eight first-round NBA playoff series were won by the higher seeded teams, with sixth-seeded Memphis being the lowest seed still remaining. Here's a look at the match-ups for the Eastern and Western Conference semifinals:

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Orb Storms From Back of the Pack to Win Kentucky Derby

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 04 May 2013 23:55:58 +0000

Orb has won the 139th Kentucky Derby on Saturday.

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2013 NBA Playoffs Recap: Grizzlies Beat Clippers, 118-105, To Advance To Second Round

Joe Student — Sat, 04 May 2013 05:01:21 +0000

Mike Conley and Zach Randolph each scored 23 points, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Los Angeles Clippers, 118-105, in Memphis on Friday night to win Game 6 and take the first-round, best-of-seven NBA playoff series, four games to two

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2013 NBA Playoffs Recap: Oklahoma City Beats Houston, 103-94, To Advance To Second Round

Joe Student — Sat, 04 May 2013 04:46:10 +0000

Kevin Durant had 27 points, eight rebounds and six assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Houston Rockets, 103-94, in Houston on Friday night to win a physical Game 6 and take the first-round, best-of-seven NBA playoff series, four games to two

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2013 NBA Playoffs Recap: New York Knicks Hold Off Boston Celtics, 88-80, To Advance To Second Round

Joe Student — Sat, 04 May 2013 02:32:29 +0000

Carmelo Anthony scored 21 points, and the New York Knicks beat the Boston Celtics, 88-80, in Boston on Friday night to win Game 6 and take the first-round, best-of-seven NBA playoff series, four games to two

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2013 NBA Playoffs Recap: Indiana Pacers Beat Atlanta Hawks, 81-73, To Advance To Second Round

Joe Student — Sat, 04 May 2013 02:17:42 +0000

George Hill and David West scored 21 points apiece, and the Indiana Pacers beat the Atlanta Hawks, 81-73, in Atlanta on Friday night to win Game 6 and take the first-round, best-of-seven NBA playoff series, four games to two

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5 MLB Prospects Making the Most of Their Unexpected Playing Time

Ben Berkon — Fri, 03 May 2013 17:22:01 +0000

It's hard to believe it, but there has officially been a full month of baseball. While a month might be too early to, say, tab the currently reigning Kansas City Royals as the "team to beat" in the AL Central, it is a reasonable period of time to react to rookies' performances.

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2013 NBA Playoffs Recap: Golden State Beats Denver, 92-88, To Win First-Round Series

Joe Student — Fri, 03 May 2013 05:35:50 +0000

Stephen Curry scored 22 points and Andrew Bogut had 14 points and 21 rebounds, as the Golden State Warriors beat the Denver Nuggets, 92-88, in Game 6 in Oakland on Thursday and won the best-of-seven, first-round NBA playoff series, four games to two

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This Weekend in Sports: The Kentucky Derby and Mayweather – Guerrero

Joe Student — Thu, 02 May 2013 18:45:58 +0000

The first jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown and the world's best boxer's first fight in a year highlight the upcoming sports calendar. Here's what to watch this weekend:
* — if necessary

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Did This Reporter Just Say 'Sex'???

Kyle Dowling — Wed, 01 May 2013 20:59:29 +0000

We figured athletes were good with the ladies but apparently this reporter knows more than we do.
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NBA Draft Is Guaranteed to Be an Ego-Crushing Disappointment to At Least 17 Players

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 01 May 2013 20:03:52 +0000

The NBA Draft is proof that while some players may have on-court smarts, they’re not so good with math.

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2013 NHL Playoffs First Round — Eastern Conference Preview & Schedule

Joe Student — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:56:24 +0000

The first round of the 2013 NHL playoffs starts this week, as 16 teams begin their quest for the Stanley Cup. The Pittsburgh Penguins were the best team in the Eastern Conference, but seven other squads believe they can reach the finals
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NBA Player Jason Collins Comes Out as Gay

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:35:25 +0000

Twelve-year NBA veteran center Jason Collins writes in an essay in Sports Illustrated: "I didn't set out to be the first openly gay man playing in a major American team sport. But since I am, I'm happy to start the conversation."

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Reporter Almost Gets Her Head Taken Off By Baseball While Taking Selfie

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:15:41 +0000

Having your picture taken and taking a picture both require a certain degree of concentration. So when you're taking a "selfie" (and performing both of these tasks at once) you tend to be pretty oblivious to anything else going on around you.
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Minor League Baseball Team to Replace Umpires With a Judge & Jury of Little League Players

Joe Student — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 20:30:34 +0000

The St. Paul Saints, an independent minor league baseball team with a history of wacky promotions, are fulfilling the dream of many managers: getting rid of all the umpires. During their May 11 game against the Gary SouthShore Railcats, the Saints will replace umpires with a judge and a jury. It's allegedly the f
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